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Your fibromyalgia toolkit

Today I told some new work colleagues that I suffer from fibromyalgia. They, like most people, had never heard of the condition and so I tried to explain it – briefly but specifically, trying to perfect the balance between being capable but… unable. Although I have lived with chronic pain for over seven years, sometimes I just can’t find the words. I decided that I should probably practice some kind of fibromyalgia elevator pitch – a 60 second explanation for situations such as this – but without said pitch to hand, instead I told them to check out my blog – and not just because I’m a brilliant self-promoter! I genuinely thought it was good way to explain things. That is, until I wondered, where on earth would they start?

And that’s when I had a little brainwave. I decided that we all need a fibromyalgia toolkit, a list of 10 resources that you can pass on to anyone and everyone to educate and describe and share your experiences as a fibromyalgia sufferer. It’s ideal for your new boss, a new friend, your partner or a new sufferer. It’s also a good way of refocusing you and your approach to pain management.

If my toolkit doesn’t work for you, why not make your own? Make a list of the top 10 articles that best describe you and your chronic pain that you would feel comfortable sharing with those around you, and get it ready to send out as necessary.